Injury Management Leader - Sydney

Lead The Work That Gets People Back To Work 

Position: Injury Management Leader

Job Type: Full Time | 12 Month Maternity Leave Contract

Location: Perth or Parramatta 

If you're ready for a role where your experience in Workers' Compensation and Injury Management is genuinely valued, we'd love to hear from you. As our Injury & Claims Lead, you'll guide an established team, partner with leaders across the business and oversee our national claims portfolio, helping people return to work safely while driving better outcomes across the organisation.

What's In It For You

• Lead a well-established team where your expertise and leadership are genuinely valued.
• Take ownership of a national Workers' Compensation and Injury Management portfolio.
• Partner with senior leaders to influence decisions that improve business and employee outcomes.
• Join a collaborative organisation that values practical thinking, accountability and continuous improvement.
• Access Relish discounts across more than 650 retailers and a range of employee benefits.
• Step into an established role where you can make an immediate impact from day one.

What You'll Do

• Lead, coach and support the Injury & Claims team, creating a positive and collaborative culture.
• Oversee Workers' Compensation claims across all Australian jurisdictions, ensuring compliant and effective claims management.
• Partner with leaders to provide practical advice on injury management, rehabilitation and return to work.
• Build strong relationships with insurers, brokers, rehabilitation providers and other key stakeholders.
• Monitor claims performance, premiums and trends while identifying opportunities to improve outcomes.
• Prepare reports and insights for senior leaders, supporting business decisions and continuous improvement.

About You

• Demonstrated leadership experience within Injury Management and Workers' Compensation, backed by a strong understanding of Australian legislation. 
• Proven leadership experience with the ability to mentor, coach and develop high-performing teams.
• Allied Health qualification with a strong understanding of injury management, rehabilitation and return to work practices.
• Confident communicator who builds trusted relationships and provides practical, solutions-focused advice.
• Strong understanding of Workers' Compensation legislation, claims management and stakeholder engagement.
• Passionate about helping people recover, supporting leaders and achieving positive outcomes for employees and the business.

Why Cater Care

Cater Care is a leading Australian-owned contract catering provider with 25 years of experience delivering exceptional food and support services across multiple sectors including Aged Care, Education, Retail, and Remote Services. Our success is built on our values of Care, Pride, and Community. We are committed to developing our people, creating meaningful career opportunities and fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We strongly encourage applications from First Nations peoples and people from diverse backgrounds.

How To Apply

If you're looking for a leadership role where your expertise will be valued, your ideas will be heard and your work will make a genuine difference, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and join the Cater Care team.

Please Note: This is a full-time, 12-month maternity leave contract based in either our Perth or Parramatta office.

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